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55,522 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Upper wheel arch area has corrosion non structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Upper wheel arch area has corrosion non structural
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front tie bar bent
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in ball joints
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front tie bar bent
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in ball joints
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tie bar bent
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tie bar bent
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tie bar bent
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake performance
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f suspension tie bar slightly bent
slight play in o/s & n/s front lower ball joints
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f suspension tie bar slightly bent
slight play in o/s & n/s front lower ball joints
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
floor sills and rear subframe very rusty and weak
freeplay in front suspension joints
nearside front brake hose twisted
nearside rear brake binding on
steering column very loose
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear brakes judder
floor and back panel rusty and weak
nearside front brake hose twisted
both rear brakes judder
floor and back panel rusty and weak
nearside front brake hose twisted
brake judder from rear
floor pans rusty and holed
freeplay in steering column
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake judder from rear
floor pans rusty and holed
freeplay in top steering column bracket
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear shock absorbers weak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
both front brake discs corroded on the edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front brake discs corroded on the edges
rear exhaust mounting perished
spare wheel missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front brake discs corroded on the edges
rear exhaust mounting perished
spare wheel missing
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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A816 JBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A816 JBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A816 JBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 May 1984.
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